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Yeshwanthpur - Infectious Diseases

Infectious Disease department at Columbia Asia Referral Hospital – Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore deals with deals with infections of all systems. It is an emerging medical specialty and has gained importance due to the emergence of Multi-drug resistant (MDR) organisms.

The infectious disease (ID) department provides clinical care to patients both for inpatients and outpatients. Besides this, the ID consultant also monitors the rate of infections within the hospital and its patients. The department also provides a travel clinic that advices patients regarding the medications and vaccinations needed before travel.

The hospital offers Antibiotic Stewardship Program and enforces rational use of antibiotics under the guidance of the Infectious Disease specialist and the infection control team. It also provides protocols and procedures to ensure the patients and employees are kept safe from healthcare associated infections (HCAI). The hospital has a fellowship program recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) that trains young doctors in the field of infectious diseases.

Treatments and Procedures

Diagnosis and treatment of severe infections requiring ICU or ward admissions and monitoring the source of infection